> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://allhandsai-docs-custom-tools-agent-server-extra-path.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Daytona Runtime

> You can use [Daytona](https://www.daytona.io/) as a runtime provider.

<Note>
  This page documents **legacy OpenHands V0** behavior. For the current V1
  sandbox model, see [Sandboxes (V1)](/openhands/usage/sandboxes/overview).
</Note>

## Step 1: Retrieve Your Daytona API Key

1. Visit the [Daytona Dashboard](https://app.daytona.io/dashboard/keys).
2. Click **"Create Key"**.
3. Enter a name for your key and confirm the creation.
4. Once the key is generated, copy it.

## Step 2: Set Your API Key as an Environment Variable

Run the following command in your terminal, replacing `<your-api-key>` with the actual key you copied:

### Mac/Linux:

```bash theme={null}
export DAYTONA_API_KEY="<your-api-key>"
```

### Windows PowerShell:

```powershell theme={null}
$env:DAYTONA_API_KEY="<your-api-key>"
```

This step ensures that OpenHands can authenticate with the Daytona platform when it runs.

## Step 3: Run OpenHands Locally Using Docker

To start the latest version of OpenHands on your machine, execute the following command in your terminal:

### Mac/Linux:

```bash theme={null}
bash -i <(curl -sL https://get.daytona.io/openhands)
```

### Windows:

```powershell theme={null}
powershell -Command "irm https://get.daytona.io/openhands-windows | iex"
```

### What This Command Does:

* Downloads the latest OpenHands release script.
* Runs the script in an interactive Bash session.
* Automatically pulls and runs the OpenHands container using Docker.

Once executed, OpenHands should be running locally and ready for use.

For more details, see the [OpenHands Runtime documentation](https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/tree/main/openhands/runtime).